Abstract
The broad purpose of this study is to explore multiple perspectives on high-tech AAC use among high school students with ASD. More specifically, the goal of this study is to understand the knowledge parents and SLPs have about high-tech AAC, the factors that lead to a successful experience with high-tech AAC, opinions about training for the program or device, as well as the training to help the student generalize from the therapy room to the home or other locations. The researcher examined the literature about ASD and AAC. Looking at formal and informal training, selection process and the ability of the student to express themselves. Electronic surveys were distributed to SLPs and parents who have children or clients with ASD and who use an high-tech AAC device. Findings from this study conclude that more training for parents and SLPs is needed in order to confidently interact with the AAC device. Furthermore, more research is needed in order to get a better understanding of what specifically is needed in order to have successful training experiences.
Keywords: ASD, AAC, SLP, AAC training
Advisor
Furey, Joan
Department
Communication Studies
Recommended Citation
Goodrich, Kayla, "Parental and SLP Perspectives of High-Tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices and their use with High School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder" (2015). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 9221.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/9221
Disciplines
Communication
Keywords
ASD, AAC, SLP, AAC training
Publication Date
2015
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
© Copyright 2015 Kayla Goodrich